Human Resources Business Partner

United-Johnson Brothers is the largest beverage distributor based in Bessemer, Alabama — with operations in Huntsville, Bessemer, Montgomery, Mobile and Jackson, Mississippi. We are a leader and innovator in the beverage distribution industry and look forward to continuing to meet the demands of our customers for many years to come.

We’re looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of HR, from employee relations and training to benefits management, payroll, and compliance (including DOT). This role is perfect for an HR professional with a well-rounded skill set in a warehouse, delivery and sales environment.  Strong communication abilities and a knack for building relationships across all levels of the organization are essential. Flexibility and occasional travel to support our company locations are key to success in this role. If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the performance of all functions within the Human Resources Department. Functional areas include employee relations, training, workers’ compensation, employment, benefits management and payroll. The successful Human Resources Manager possesses a broad range of HR skills and best practices, highly effective communication skills, the ability to relate to individuals at all levels in the organization and the flexibility and willingness to travel to support company locations.

• Must be 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited college or university required. Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, or equivalent field of study preferred
• Eight or more years of direct progressive experience in HR or related field required
• Proven experience in and an understanding of Human Resources principles and best practices required
• DOT experience preferred
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred
• Active membership in local HR management organizations preferred
• Valid driver’s license for applicable state required
• Ability to secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws required
• Willingness to regularly travel to work in other assigned Company locations (including meetings in Atlanta, GA) required

Responsibilities

• Administer a broad range of Human Resources plans and procedures for all company associates
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality in all Human Resources functions
• Domiciled at Bessemer warehouse/office and will regularly travel to support operations in other Company locations in Alabama (Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile) and Jackson, Mississippi.
• Support and enforce all company policies and applicable laws, rules and regulations to ensure compliance (including DOT)
• Perform a broad range of employee relations duties including, but not limited to counseling, guiding and training managers in the application of hiring, performance, discipline and termination principles - including review of disciplinary and termination actions
• Support and administer training, safety and workers’ compensation programs including maintenance of files, reports and logs
• Process associate changes including terminations
• Maintain affirmative action and Department of Labor unemployment benefit records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Conduct initial Company onboarding sessions for all new associates to ensure understanding of Company policies, benefit plans, pay frequency, safety and available resources
• Provide resources to all associates on benefit plan provisions to make additions or changes to their plans
• Administer and track leave of absence programs including FMLA, Personal Leave, Military Leave and Workers’ Compensation Leave
• Manage temporary labor which includes relationships with agencies, contract negotiations and potential permanent plac